Beep beep
Vroom vroom.
Today is their day.
Will the realism-obsessed driving sims take the lead with their sublime physics engines?
Might the futuristic combat racers simply destroy the opposition with explosive rockets?
Start your engines, everyone, these are the 11 best racing games on PC.
False start, false start.
Let’s briefly explain our reasoning.
There are some guidelines after all.
But we still wanted a nice spread.
Okay, for real this time… 3, 2, 1… GO!
The best racing games on PC
Here’s a quick breakdown in alphabetical order.
If you hate scrolling for some reason, that’s okay.
Just click a title to head straight to that game.
Podracing was always cool.
Okay, strictly speaking the game did not do anything particularly new when it comes to racing games.
What’s this coming up the outside lane?
Ademofor a game not even fully released?
But look, whatNight-Runners Prologuelacks in final polish, it makes up for with tonnes of atmosphere.
You buy your ride at a dodgy used car auction in the dead of night.
The navigation map is tough to make out, the street lights often eye-squintingly dim.
But then there are little sparks of personality.
Blasting off from the starting line before the “go” signal will costs you a chunk of reputation.
BallisticNG
What else should I play if I like this?RedOut2.
Get a PlayStation and play actual WipeOut?
I can’t include those games on our PC-only site, and yet I cannot fault his approach.
He said he understood, then he suggestedDiddy Kong Racingand left the room.
That is good game design, my friends.
Much of this throwback road rager is as cleverly and loyally crafted.
Its simplified Out Run feel means hardcore sim likers may want to avoid it.
In any case, you’re not here to race.
I am deathly afraid of you.
Where we’re going we don’t need roads.
Hang on, sorry.
I’ve just been informed that actually we needextraroads.
The competition is a bit murdery.
Nothing wrong with that.
“Bicycles!?”
I hear you yell.
“But those don’t have motors!”
kindly, be reasonable.
And, god, is it ever funny when you take a tumble.
Trackmania
What else should I play if I like this?
InTrackmania, the cars take second place.
But to get a decent version of the track editor, you will have to fork out some cash.
There is something innately hilarious about building an entire driving game around old bangers.
It is a hefty, powerful, generously fun-loving game.
The Remastered version has its issues, be warned.
But even taking this into consideration, Paradise remains a paradise.
And anyway, you canmod that jackass right out.
Forza Horizon 4
What else should I play if I like this?Forza Horizon 5, probably.
Or if you want to explore the US, The Crew 2.
I don’t know where that sweet spot is, but the creators ofForza Horizon 4probably do.
Snow will change your car’s handling as it tries to desperately keep up with a steam train.
Rain will have a similarly slick effect as you pursue a hovercraft over muddy country roads.
Don’t worry though, the game is set in Britain.
It probably won’t rain often.
Forza is well respected round these parts.
Resident RPS racing game knower Graham has called it"better than Burnout Paradise".
Forza Horizon 4 has overtaken; there is no catching up.
Yet there is a sad catch to all this praise.
There is always the follow-up,Forza Horizon 5, setin Mexicowith a recognisably smooth feel.
It’s not the autumnal Yorkshire Moors though, is it?
